![]() That “consensus,” however, doesn’t include one major tribe, the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, or a handful of Los Angeles-area card clubs, or their partner, PokerStars, an Isle-of-Man-based company that says it is the largest online poker site in the world. It provides strong consumer protections against fraud, ensures that no one under the age of 21 can play and bars those who have violated federal online gaming laws from offering Internet poker.” The letter says the groups support a bill that “safeguards consumers and the vulnerable from dishonest and unsuitable operators.” On Tuesday, a group of 12 tribal leaders announced a deal with one member offering this statement: “(W)e are proud to announce that we have reached a consensus that builds upon the pillars of previous legislation. No doubt, Prohibition-era rum-runners were appalled by the evils of drunkenness, too. Commentary: More Steven Greenhut columns about California ![]()
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